Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist By joining Sedgwick, you’ll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. This is a contract position with intent to hire. Hybrid expectation – 1 day in the office. Target pay is $35.00 – $37.50 per hour. Primary Purpose To manage staffing activities associated within a designated region; and to partner with Operational management to formulate and execute timely, cost-effective staffing initiatives supporting the regional as well as corporate business objectives. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Identifies and cultivates sources for hiring experienced and entry level personnel through networking and colleague referrals. Develops and utilizes Internet Mining technology and capabilities. Maintains a competitor candidate information database. Initiates a candidate relationship pipeline management strategy. Utilizes current and future staffing technology. Manages recruiting budget for the region via cost-effective advertisement and third-party recruiters. Develops a preferred supplier list of third-party recruiters and negotiates discounted contract rates with the National Director of staffing. Screens, interviews, and tests job applicants as required and maintains the applicant database using electronic recruiting software. Provides key staffing metrics for regional hiring, tracks regional colleague retention, and consults with regional management regarding turnover issues. Trains and mentors hiring managers and Colleague Resource Generalists on electronic recruiting software, building user skill level through system update training. Promotes and assists Colleague Resource Managers in training hiring managers on behavioral interviewing techniques and other candidate assessment tools. Supports and trains Colleague Resource Generalists in staffing techniques. Additional Functions and Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned. Travels as required. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred. PHR or SPHR certification preferred. Four years of staffing experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, required (including at least three years as a direct recruiter in a high-volume, difficult-to-source industry). Insurance industry recruiting experience preferred. Experience with recruiting software preferred. Knowledge of employment laws and practices. Working knowledge of e-recruiting concepts and systems. Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills. PC literate, proficient with Microsoft Office products. Strong organizational skills. Excellent negotiation skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently. Ability to work in a team environment. Ability to meet or exceed performance competencies. Work Environment When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations. Mental: clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines. Physical: computer keyboarding, travel as required. Auditory/Visual: hearing, vision, and talking. Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd